WORKCAMP SWITZERLAND PROGRAM 2019 - nuorisovaihto · Who can participate? Asylum seekers aged 18-25 (F, N, B, C cards) Basic knowledge of English or French Reasons to volunteer x

WORKCAMP SWITZERLAND PROGRAM 2019

Touching nature

Benefit and aim of Workcamp Switzerland

Workcamp Switzerland is organising Workcamps and sending volunteers into national and

international Workcamps. Young, but also older people are working beneficially to support

local projects in the social, ecological or cultural field. In the meantime the volunteers get

the opportunity to get to know other countries, to meet people from different cultures and

to learn something from the society and the environment they’re working for.

The aim of these workcamps is not only to support needy projects but to learn from the

intercultural exchange. It’s a way to fight against racism and it advances young people to

act social, to think globally and to get education through the work and travel experience.

And it is an experience for life that the volunteers will never forget. A workcamp means

unconventional holidays, a memorable time far away from the tourist destinations, to get

to know culture and the inhabitant of a region very closely and to work for a good purpose.

Workcamp Switzerland was founded as an association in 2004. It is politically and

confessional neutral. Workcamp is since November 2012 a member of the international

network “Alliance of European Voluntary Services Organisation”.

Workcamp Switzerland and Integration of refugees

Since 2015, Workcamp Switzerland has been committed to the integration of refugees in

volunteerwork in Switzerland. Asylum seekers are given an opportunity to make a

charitable contribution to work and at the same time get to know culture and people better.

Who can participate?

Asylum seekers aged 18-25 (F, N, B, C cards)

Basic knowledge of English or French

Reasons to volunteer

Enables asylum seekers to actively participate in the society of the country of arrival

Making a meaningful contribution to a charitable project: doing something good

Cultural and language exchange with the local population & the international group

of volunteers: Learning German/English/French

Practical experience in the working world (trade, agriculture, etc.)

Voluntary certificate and references for future applications

Get to know the new region of Switzerland

Free of charge: eating, sleeping and leisure activities

WS19LI01 06/04 – 21/04/19 SPRING CAMP KIDS/MANU WS19LI02 20/04 – 05/05/19 SPRING CAMP KIDS/MANU

PROJECT

The goal of the group »fRilingue« is to offer

teenagers (age: 10 -18 years) language

camps. The aim of »fRilingue« is the combi-

nation of language courses (French and

German) in the morning with free time activi-

ties such as sport, music, dance, theatre and

cinema in the afternoons. The youngsters will

learn inside the camp house or on the terrace

if the weather is good.

International and Swiss volunteers are there

to support the teenagers during their lan-

guage camps.

WORK

The main work of the volunteers will be the preparation of the daily meals (breakfasts, lunch-

es, dinners). Together with a cook they organise the menu schedule, do the shopping and

wash the dishes afterwards. Volunteers will also do housekeeping and cleaning rooms, showers

and toilets. It would be helpful if volunteers know how to prepare a meal for a bigger group. In

addition »fRilingue« is looking for people who like sport and creative activities and who like to

support youngsters in their own talents during the leisure activities in the afternoon.

ACCOMODATION

The volunteers will sleep in 6 or 8 bed dormitories in the holiday house »Relais de Dranse« in

Liddes which is located 20 minutes from Martigny. All the meals are included!

LOCATION

The small alpine village of Liddes (VS) is a getaway and holiday village between Martigny and

the Great St Bernard Pass and the Valley of Aosta. It’s the border between Switzerland and

Italy.The infrastructure includes green and quiet surroundings, a football pitch around the cor-

ner, beautiful hiking trails right in front of the door and multiple places of interest in the near-

by area.

REMARKS/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers should have interest in being a member of an international team and being sur-

rounded by groups of 20-45 kids. We are looking for mature people. The international Work-

camps consist of small groups of three international Volunteers, additionally they will work to-

gether with Swiss Volunteers from »fRilingue«. If you are interested to be a part of this work-

camp please send a short motivation letter together with the application. Age: 18+!

LEISURE ACITIVITIES/ BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers will get to know the magic region of Liddes and the Great St Bernard. They will ac-

company the adolescents on trips in the afternoon to the close by points of interest. Each Sat-

urday one full day excursion takes place. The evenings will involve social events where the

volunteers can participate and enjoy. All excursions and transfers within the camp are includ-

ed. Volunteers can discover the region on the weekends.

AIRPORT

The nearest airport is Geneva (GVA).

LANGUAGE: English (Affinity for French and German!)

WS19AF 22/06/19 – 06/07/19 ALP FLIX RENO/CONS

PROJECT

Through the extensive use of

the terraces around Alp Flix

since hundreds of years, a

unique moor- and cultural

landscape with high-level

moors, fens, hayfields and alp

meadows has been formed.

The nature park “Parc Ela” is

managing a project in order to

rebuild traditional dry stone

walls. Alp Flix is moorland that

is under national protection. It

includes different protected

fens and high-level moors in

accordance with the federal

law.

WORK

The volunteer-task is to repair and build dry stonewalls. Experts of dry stonewalls will show

you how it’s done. Be aware that the work is physically demanding and you have to stay out-

doors all the day.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

Holiday house Tga Zia in the village Sur (GR) in the Parc Ela with dormitories and modern

comfort. Volunteers have to prepare their meals themselves.

LOCATION

Volunteers live and work in a wonderful region of alpine moorlands in the Parc Ela. The village

Sur is on 1500m altitude. Almost 500m higher is the working-place the Alp Flix where four

families live the whole year. In summer 160 cows and cattle join them. –Transportation to the

working-place by mini-bus. - You can reach the location by bus from Chur, Tiefencastel or St.

Moritz to Bivio (or Sur).

SPECIAL REMARKS/ REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers in this project need to be physically strong and have a certain skill for manual work.

Normally the weather in August can be hot, but there could also be rainy and cold days on

2000m. The working time is 8 hours - extra day off per week because of this long

working time. - It’s the perfect place for hikers and people who want to live a simple life in

the wildness of the Swiss Alps. - The Workcamp is also open for asylum seekers!

FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

In their leisure time volunteers can go for a hike in the nearby region. The region is famous for

hiking tourists. It’s also possible to visit the surroundings or small cities like St. Moritz or Chur.

CLOSEST AIRPORTS Milano, Zurich

LANGUAGE English (German)

WS19LI03 29/06/19– 14/07/19 SUMMER CAMP KIDS/MANU

WS19LI04 13/07/19 – 28/07/19 SUMMER CAMP KIDS/MANU WS19LI05 27/07/19 – 11/08/19 SUMMER CAMP KIDS/MANU WS19LI06 10/08/19 – 25/08/19 SUMMER CAMP KIDS/MANU

PROJECT

The goal of the group »fRilin-

gue« is to offer teenagers (age:

10 -18 years) language camps.

The aim of »fRilingue« is the

combination of language courses

(French and German) in the

morning with free time activities

such as sport, music, dance,

theatre and cinema in the after-

noons. The youngsters will learn

inside the camp house or on the

terrace if the weather is good.

International and Swiss volun-

teers are there to support the

teenagers during their language

camps.

WORK





addition fRilingue is looking for people who like sport and creative activities and who like to


ACCOMODATION



LOCATION



Italy. The infrastructure includes green and quiet surroundings, a football pitch around the

corner, beautiful hiking trails right in front of the door and multiple places of interest in the

nearby area.



rounded by groups of 20-45 kids. We are looking for mature people. The international Work-

camps consist of small groups of three international Volunteers additionally they will work to-

gether with Swiss Volunteers from fRilingue. If you are interested to be a part of this work-

camp please send a short motivation letter together with the application. Age: 20+!







AIRPORT

The nearest airport is Geneva. LANGUAGE: English (Affinity for languages French/German!)

WS19SW07 06/07/19 – 21/07/19 English Camp KIDS/MANU

WS19SW08 20/07/19 – 04/08/19 English Camp KIDS/MANU

PROJECT

The goal of the group “fRilingue” is to

offer teenagers (age: 10 - 18 years) a

language camp. The aim of “fRilin-

gue” – English Camp is to combine

language courses (English) in the

morning with free time activities such

as sport, music, dance, theatre and

cinema in the afternoons. The special

advantage of this project is the mix-

ture of adolescents from the French

and the German part of Switzerland.

There will be some special pro-

grammes in the nights and on the

weekends. In the afternoon and on

the weekend the group will discover

the region. The youngsters will learn within the premises or outside if the weather is good.

WORK

The main work of the volunteers will be the preparation of the daily meals (breakfast, lunch,

dinner). Together with a cook they organise the menu schedule, do the shopping and wash the

dishes afterwards. Volunteers will also do housekeeping and cleaning rooms, showers and toi-

lets. It would be helpful if volunteers know how to prepare a meal for a bigger group.

ACCOMODATION

The volunteers will sleep in 6-10 bed dormitories. It is simple, but there is a kitchen, toilets

and showers.

LOCATION

Schwarzsee is blessed with nature’s bounty and lies 3’435 feet about sea level. The village is

framed by impressive mountains and an idyllic mountain lake is nearby. The River Sense

Country is on the so-called Röstigraben. The rolling countryside appeals due to its magnificent

landscapes and varied cultural assets - it is definitely worthwhile to stay a bit longer there!


Volunteers should have interest in leading a group of young people. We are looking for mature

persons. The group fRilingue is looking for people who like sport and creative activities and

who like to support youngsters in their own talents. The international Workcamps consist of

small groups of three Volunteers, additionally they will work together with Swiss Volunteers

from fRilingue. If you are interested to be a part of this workcamp please send a short motiva-

tion letter. Age: 20+!


Discovering the charming region of Schwarzsee with its fascinating wildlife and nature - ideal

for nature lovers, families and sports lovers! Twice a week, volunteers will accompany the ado-

lescents on an afternoon journey to the close by region. On the weekends longer excursions

are planned. The evenings will involve social events where the volunteers can participate and

enjoy.

AIRPORT

The nearest airports are Geneva or Zurich.

LANGUAGE

English

WS19VB 07/07/19 – 20/07/19 VALLE BAVONA ARCH/CONS/A4A

PROJECT

Volunteers live and work for a founda-

tion that manages a nature reserve.The

valley has been under protection for

more than a century. Particularities of

the Bavona valley are so called «hang-

ing gardens» which are situated on

large rocks. In terraced fields former

settlers have been cultivating potatoes

and other vegetables to survive in a

harsh environment. Nowadays many of

the villages still don’t have electricity.

Five of the volunteers in this project will

be asylum seekers from the Canton Ti-

cino (Switzerland) and four participants

are international volunteers. It is a cooperation between the Swiss Red Cross (Sezione del Sot-

toceneri), the organisation Caritas, the Canton of Ticino and the Fondazione Valle Bavona.

WORK

Volunteers are in charge of the maintenance of the park; trim shrubs and the lawn, help to re-

pair stone walls. They have to maintain and create path and pastures.

ACCOMMODATION

The volunteers will stay in a small hostel at the village of Cavergno. It is simple, but there is a

kitchen, toilets and showers.

LOCATION

Cavergno (TI) is a small village situated in the southern alps of Switzerland 450m above sea

level and surrounded by mountain-peaks natures impresses in many respects. Beautiful hikes

take you to other picturesque villages and refreshing rivers just a stone-throw away. Lake

Maggiore is about 50 km away. Catching a train from Locarno it’s just about an hour to Lugano

connected with Milano. You can reach Luzern and Zürich within approximately four hours.


Volunteers are working outdoors what can be physically demanding. They should bring along

warm, robust working clothes, sun and rain protection

and hiking shoes.

ACCESS 4 ALL-PROJECT:

On Saturday 13/07/19 as well as on Sunday 14/07/19

(half day) there will be an improvisation workshop with

the professional clown-instructor Nadja Moraes. The

theme of the workshop is «Finding our Place through

Humor»


This region is famous for hiking tourists. It’s also possi-

ble to visit the surroundings of Locarno on the weekend.

CLOSEST AIRPORTS: Milano, Zurich

LANGUAGE: English

WS19SW09 13/07/19 – 28/07/19 French German Camp KIDS/MANU

WS19SW10 27/07/19 – 11/08/19 French German Camp KIDS/MANU

PROJECT

The goal of the group

“fRilingue” is to offer teen-

agers (age: 10 - 20 years)

a two week language camp.

The aim of the Mountain

Camps is to combine lan-

guage courses

(French/German) in the

morning with free time ac-

tivities such as sport, mu-

sic, dance, theatre and cin-

ema in the afternoons. The

special advantage of this

project is the mixture of

adolescents from the

French and the German

part of Switzerland. There will be some special programmes in the nights and on the week-

ends. The youngsters will learn within the premises or outside if the weather is good.

WORK


dinner). Together with a cook they organise the menu schedule, do the shopping and wash the

dishes afterwards. Volunteers will also do housekeeping and cleaning rooms, showers and toi-

lets. It would be helpful if volunteers know how to prepare a meal for a bigger group.

ACCOMODATION

The volunteers will sleep in 6-10 bed dormitories. It is simple, but there is a kitchen, toilets

and showers.

LOCATION

Schwarzsee is blessed with nature's bounty and lies 3’435 feet above sea level. The village is

framed by impressive mountains and an idyllic mountain lake. The River Sense Country is on

the so-called Röstigraben. The rolling countryside appeals due to its magnificent landscapes

and varied cultural assets - it is definitely worthwhile to stay a bit longer there!


Volunteers should have interest in leading a group of young people. We are looking for mature

personalities. The group fRilingue is looking for people who like sport and creative activities

and who like to support youngsters in their own talents. The international Workcamps consist

of small groups of three Volunteers, additionally they will work together with Swiss Volunteers

from fRilingue. If you are interested to be a part of this workcamp please send a short motiva-

tion letter.

Age: 20+!






enjoy.

AIRPORT


LANGUAGE: German/ English / French

WS19SW11 13/07/19 – 04/08/19 Art Camp ART/EDU

PROJECT

The goal of the group “fRilingue” is to offer

teenagers (age: 11 - 18 years) language

Camps. The aim of “fRilingue” – Art Camp is

to combine language courses (French or

English) in the morning with art workshops

in the afternoons. The special advantage of

this project is the mixture of adolescents

from the French and the German part of

Switzerland. There will be some special

programmes discovering the region in the

nights and on the weekends. The young-

sters will learn within the premises or out-

side if the weather is good.

WORK


dinner) and coaching the youngsters during the art workshops – painting, drawing, writing,

dancing, photographing, filming etc. Helping with the daily tasks (cooking, cleaning etc.) will

be also a part of the Camp.

ACCOMODATION

The volunteers will sleep in dormitories. It is simple, but there is a kitchen, toilets and show-

ers.

LOCATION

Schwarzsee is blessed with nature’s bounty and lies 3’435 feet about sea level. The village is

framed by impressive mountains and an idyllic mountain lake is nearby. The River Sense

Country is on the so-called Röstigraben. The rolling countryside appeals due to its magnificent

landscapes and varied cultural assets - it is definitely worthwhile to stay a bit longer there!


Volunteers should be interested in art and have skills in painting, drawing, photography or

filming for example. We are looking for mature persons. The international Workcamps consist

of small groups of three Volunteers, additionally they will work together with Swiss Volunteers

from fRilingue. If you are interested to be a part of this workcamp please send a motivation

letter and an example of your art work. Age: 20+!






enjoy.

AIRPORT


LANGUAGE

English/ French

WS19MR 05/10/19 – 19/10/19 MUNT LA REITA AGR/ENVI A4A PROJECT

The volunteers live and work on Munt La Reita, a

cheese producing mountain organic farm with

cows far back in the Maggia Valley. The farm is

undergoing a permaculture transformation pro-

cess.

WORK

Volunteers help in the permaculture garden: ter-

racing hillsides, preparation of soils for berries

and high trunks, planting plants and possibly

building a pond.

ACCOMMODATION

Mattress dormitory (3 compartments with 5 beds each, 1 compartment with 4 beds) on the

barn floor of Munt la Reita. Duvets, pillows and blankets are provided per bed. Separate guest

WC/shower and kitchen.

LOCATION

Munt la Reita is located in the Ticino mountains at 1430 m above sea level, approx. 1 km west

of Cimalmotto, at the back of the Valle di Campo, a side branch of the Maggia valley. From

here it is only a few kilometres to the border to Italy. You can reach Locarno within approxi-

mately two hours from Cimalmotto.


Volunteers are working outdoors what can be physically demanding. You should bring along

warm, robust working clothes, sun and rain protection and hiking shoes. The weather in Octo-

ber in the Swiss Alps can already be very cold, so take enough really warm clothes with you.

The Workcamp is open for asylum seekers.


In their leisure time volunteers can go for a hike in the nearby mountains.

CLOSEST AIRPORTS: Milano, Zurich

LANGUAGE: English

WS19SCH 05/10/19 – 26/10/19 Alp Summer ENVI/A4A

PROJECT For nature lovers, who

are interested in garden and ag-

riculture work! - In the beautiful

region of Davos (Schatzalp)

there is the „Alpinum“, a huge

botanical garden in the moun-

tains. An association was

founded to support this garden

and to save some rare species

and the nature over there for the

next generations. In this botani-

cal garden guests can find many

rare plants and about 5000 dif-

ferent types of species and culti-

vars. The group of Volunteers

consists of five people. It’s a

project with Campleader.

WORK

Every year, there is a lot of work to be done in

the botanical garden. The Volunteers will sup-

port the gardener in his daily work. The main

work will include haying, weeding, preparing

wood and cutting the lawn. Interested Volun-

teers should be physically strong and interested

in agricultural and garden work. It is important

to know that all the flowers are very sensitive

and protected and only experts can deal with

those plants. Work is six hours a day; two days

per week are off. Volunteers will receive food

and lodging.

ACCOMMODATION

Volunteers will sleep in the hotel in small staff-rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be pro-

vided from the personal canteen. In the hotel there are staying the ordinary holiday guests,

the Volunteers will stay in the personal flat and spend the time together and with the employ-

ees of the hotel.

LOCATION

Set in an exceptionally beautiful bowl of mountains Davos is the highest town in Europe at

1560 meters. In Davos there is the world class ice hockey, cross country skiing and ice skat-

ing. In the traditional hotel Schatzalp you enjoy a glorious panoramic view across the valley.

The Volunteers will have the chance to see an incredible beautiful part of Switzerland.

REMARKS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The motivation of the volunteers has to be very high to work outdoors and it can be physically

demanding. That’s why a MOTIVATION LETTER is required. Volunteers should bring along

warm, robust working clothes (water proofed), trekking shoes (suitable for the mountains).

Punctuality is very important for this work. Smoking during the work is not allowed. The

Workcamp is open for one asylum seeker.

TERMINAL

Bigger Airports: Zurich and Basel. There is a connection to the train station Davos Platz. From

there volunteers can take a cable car. LANGUAGE Good English/ Basic Ge

WS19LI12 28/09/19 – 13/10/19 AUTUMN CAMP KIDS/MANU

WS19LI13 12/10/19 – 27/10/19 AUTUMN CAMP KIDS/MANU

PROJECT

The goal of the group »fRilingue« is

to offer teenagers (age: 10 -18

years) language camps. The aim of

»fRilingue« is the combination of

language courses (French and

German) in the morning with free

time activities such as sport, music,

dance, theatre and cinema in the

afternoons. The youngsters will

learn inside the camp house or on

the terrace if the weather is good.

International and Swiss volunteers

are there to support the teenagers

during their language camps.

WORK





addition fRilingue is looking for people who like sport and creative activities and who like to


ACCOMODATION



LOCATION



Italy.The infrastructure includes green and quiet surroundings, a football pitch around the cor-

ner, beautiful hiking trails right in front of the door and multiple places of interest in the near-

by area.



rounded by groups of 20-45 kids. We are looking for mature

people. The international Workcamps consist of small groups of three international Volunteers

additionally they will work together with Swiss Volunteers from fRilingue. If you are interested

to be a part of this workcamp please send a short motivation letter together with the applica-

tion.







AIRPORT

The nearest airport is Geneva.

LANGUAGE: English (Affinity for languages French/Ge

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WORKCAMP SWITZERLAND PROGRAM 2019 - nuorisovaihto · Who can participate? Asylum seekers aged 18-25 (F, N, B, C cards) Basic knowledge of English or French Reasons to volunteer x